Posted by mikeyjoe on May 11, 2005, at 11:35:14
My wife (we were married 11 1/2 months ago) was diagnosed this week with a mild case of Bipolar. I first noticed a depression last Sept and have not witnessed any of the classic signs of mania, other than over-shopping at times and fits of rage, which I am not sure if it is a manic sign or a depression sign. Because of her depression, she is a mess. I lost my first marriage due to my ex-wife's deep and prolonged depression (10+yrs). I am very scared, sad, depressed, confused.... She has not started lithium yet - the Dr mentioned it. Rightly or wrongly, when I think of lithium I think of the drugged zombies in "One Flew Over the Cucoo's nest". She has another appointment tomorrow and I assume he will precribe it. I am scared for my wife - I am scared for my marriage - I am scared that caring for a mentally ill person will drag me into a dark hole like it did with my first wife. I have nobody to talk to. The person I want to turn to when I am hurt is hurting as well - my wife. I keep telling myself that it is a mild case and very treatable and that lithium is very effective and has few side effects, but I am not sure if I believe myself or not. Please help me - I need hope, I am desperate.....
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